Gwadar Port Authority (Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan)
Gwadar Port Authority (GPA), working under the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, has opened 70 posts in 39 categories for candidates who hold a Balochistan local or domicile certificate. The round runs from BPS-01 to BPS-16, so it covers everyone from Naib Qasid to Assistant Engineer — and unlike many port recruitments, it is run through walk-in interviews rather than a written test for most posts.
Last date to apply: 14 November 2026. Applications go online through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk). Individual GPA listings on the portal are dated 28 October 2026 with a 14 November closing date; the advertisement itself asks candidates to apply within 15 days of publication, so apply early and confirm the date on your own listing.
Key Highlights
- Organisation: Gwadar Port Authority (Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan)
- Total posts: 70 advertised across 39 categories
- Pay scales: BPS-01 to BPS-16
- Domicile: Balochistan local/domicile only
- Selection: Walk-in interviews; practical skill tests only where the post needs one
- Apply: Online via the National Job Portal
- Location: Gwadar, Balochistan
- Last date: 14 November 2026
Who Should Look at This Round
At the top end, DAE holders can aim at Sub Engineer and Assistant Engineer posts. In the middle, Intermediate and bachelor’s degree holders fit the clerk, computer operator, law officer and inspector posts. At the entry end, Middle pass candidates can apply for Security Guard, Helper and Naib Qasid. Several posts are hands-on — seamen, mates, crane operators, welders, plumbers and electricians — and those carry experience requirements that office posts do not.
One point to note honestly: the vacancy figures printed in the advertisement add up to 68, while the printed total is 70. This post uses the advertised total of 70 and prints the per-post figures as given, so readers should confirm the final count with the Authority if their post is affected.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | BPS | Posts | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Engineer (Civil) | 16 | 4 | 20–28 |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | 16 | 2 | 20–28 |
| Computer Operator, Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Sub Engineer (Mechanical), Sub Engineer (Electrical), Law Officer, Hydrographic Surveyor (Grade-I), Security Officer | 16 | 1 each | 20–28 |
| Office Assistant, Store Keeper | 15 | 1 each | 18–25 |
| Security Inspector | 15 | 1 | 18–23 |
| IT Supervisor, Steno Typist, Quantity Surveyor, Security Inspector | 14 | 1 each | 18–25 |
| Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 13 | 2 | 18–25 |
| Accounts Clerk | 13 | 1 | 18–25 |
| Fire Station Inspector | 12 | 1 | 18–28 |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 11 | 5 | 18–25 |
| Electrician, Air Conditioning Mechanic | 11 | 1 each | 18–25 |
| Inspector Fisheries, Rest House Caretaker, Jetty Inspector | 10 | 1 each | 18–28 |
| Mate, Seaman, Survey Assistant, Assistant Security Inspector, Sanitation Inspector | 07–09 | 1–6 each | 18–28 |
| Mobile Crane Operator, Welder, Plumber, Lineman, Security Guard, Driver, Helper, Naib Qasid | 01–07 | 1–6 each | 18–25 |
The largest single groups are Driver (6 posts), Seaman (6 posts), LDC (5 posts) and Naib Qasid (5 posts).
Eligibility in Detail
Eligibility is set post by post. Examples:
- Sub Engineer (Civil): Matric science plus a three-year DAE in Civil Technology and three years of relevant experience.
- Computer Operator: Intermediate second division or equivalent, a three-year diploma in Computer Software and a six-month Oracle diploma.
- Law Officer: LLB second class or better, and computer literacy.
- Security Officer: Intermediate plus an Army or Police education certificate.
- Steno Typist: Matric, shorthand at 80 words per minute, typing at 40 words per minute, and computer literacy.
- Mobile Crane Operator: Matric with a crane driving licence and one year of relevant experience.
- Driver: Matric, a valid HTV driving licence, knowledge of traffic rules and five years of relevant experience.
- Security Guard: Middle pass with two years of relevant experience.
- Naib Qasid and Helper: Middle pass.
Age limits vary by post: mostly 18–25, 20–28 for BPS-16 posts, 18–28 for several security and operational posts, and 18–23 for Security Inspector (BPS-15). The advertisement allows five years of general relaxation plus a further five years for Balochistan candidates, with age counted up to the closing date. Confirm the wording on your own listing.
How Selection Works
GPA will run this recruitment through walk-in interviews at district level, with the help of newly set up Employment Cells in Balochistan’s districts. There is no written test for most posts. A practical skill test applies only where the post demands it — shorthand and typing for Steno Typist, and a practical test for Drivers and Crane Operators. Only shortlisted candidates will be called.
Important Dates
| Portal listings dated | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 14 November 2026 |
| Interviews | Walk-in interviews after shortlisting — dates to be announced |
How to Apply
- Open njp.gov.pk and sign in, or create a candidate account with your CNIC and email.
- Search for Gwadar Port Authority vacancies in the Balochistan Jobs section.
- Pick the post that matches your qualification and experience.
- Fill the online form with your CNIC, domicile, contact details and experience, and check it before submitting.
- Submit a separate application for each post you apply for. Applications by post, courier or email are not accepted for this round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for Gwadar Port Authority jobs 2026?
14 November 2026, as shown on the portal listings. The advertisement also describes a 15-day window from publication, so apply well before the last day.
How many posts are there?
70 advertised across 39 categories, though the per-post figures visible in the advertisement add up to 68 — confirm the final count with the Authority.
Is there a written test?
No written test for most posts. Selection is through walk-in interviews, with a practical test only for posts like Steno Typist, Driver and Crane Operator.
Can candidates from other provinces apply?
No. Only Pakistani nationals holding a Balochistan local or domicile certificate are eligible.
Do I need to send a paper application as well?
No. Applications go only through the National Job Portal, one per post.
Fraud warning: Gwadar Port Authority does not charge any fee for applications, and it does not recruit through agents. Anyone asking for money for a GPA appointment letter or an interview slot is running a scam. Use only njp.gov.pk and the Authority’s official website, gpa.gov.pk.
To apply for this job please visit njp.gov.pk.